During a panel discussion on CNN, things got heated when podcaster Jennifer Welch called out people defending former President Donald Trump. She was reacting to yet another controversy this time over Trump reportedly turning down a \$15 million settlement from CBS. The network had supposedly edited a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris in a way Trump didn’t like, and he was suing over it.
One of the panelists, Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank, defended Trump. He claimed the interview had been unfairly edited, calling it a “word salad.” But Welch wasn’t having it. She cut through the noise and directly challenged the Trump defenders, asking how they could keep backing someone who, in her words, “whines, cries nonstop” and acts like a “whining titty baby.” Her remark drew laughter from the other panelists, but O’Leary stuck to his defense..
The phrase she used — “whining titty baby” — isn’t just colorful language. It’s slang for someone who acts immature and overly sensitive. And while it’s not a new term, her use of it on live TV definitely made waves, especially on social media, where it resonated with people who are frustrated with Trump’s constant complaints and victimhood narrative.
On the same day, another jab at Trump picked up traction in the finance world. Wall Street insiders have apparently come up with their own term for his erratic economic behavior: “TACO,” which stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The nickname comes from Trump’s pattern of making dramatic threats — like slapping heavy tariffs on imports — which spook the markets. Then he backs off, and the markets bounce back. Investors have learned to use this to their advantage, buying stocks when Trump talks tough and selling when he inevitably retreats.
Both of these examples the mocking phrase from a cable news panel and the finance world’s snarky acronym reflect a broader frustration with Trump’s behavior and leadership style.
Critics argue that his brand of politics depends more on creating drama and playing the victim than on actual solutions. And as Welch pointed out, the fact that some people continue to defend this behavior, even when he’s acting like a sore loser, is what really troubles many observers.
The reaction online was swift, with users chiming in that the only thing really holding the Republican Party together these days is outrage and not much else.
